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People v. Aquil Alkufi - Michigan Court of Appeals Opinion

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Aquil Alkufi for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. The court addressed arguments regarding jury selection limitations and sufficiency of evidence.

People of Michigan v. Edwin Maurice Jenkins - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Edwin Maurice Jenkins, who was convicted of four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jenkins was sentenced to 25 to 40 years imprisonment for each conviction. The appellate court found no basis to overturn the jury's verdict.

Erica Mays v. Allstate Insurance - Michigan Court of Appeals

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Erica Mays v. Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Company. The court found that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a serious impairment of a bodily function following an automobile accident, upholding the summary disposition granted to the defendants.

Lipson Nielson Pc v. Kevin Adell - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Lipson Neilson, P.C. The court found no issue of material fact regarding the firm's claims for breach of contract and account stated. The defendants owe the firm $140,725.45 for legal services rendered.

Taurian Amunga v. Dustin Morrell - Appeal Dismissed

The Michigan Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Tina S. Gray and Tina S. Gray, P.C. The appellants sought to appeal a prejudgment order granting sanctions against their former client, Dustin Morrell, and themselves. The court found it lacked jurisdiction over the appeal.

Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Mortuary Science Licensing Ruling

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, upholding the Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science's ruling that Paul E. Buchanan and Generations Funeral & Cremations Services, Inc. operated unlicensed facilities in violation of the Occupational Code. The ruling clarifies the scope of mortuary science practice within the state.

Harold R White v. Ottawa Shores Homeowners Association - Property Easement Dispute

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Harold R. White v. Ottawa Shores Homeowners Association. The court upheld the dismissal of claims regarding riparian easements and dock ownership, affirming the lower court's judgment.

Elijah Eleby v. Detroit Land Bank Authority - Legal Opinion

The Michigan Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in Elijah Eleby v. Detroit Land Bank Authority. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the case concerning alleged Fourth Amendment violations during nuisance abatement investigations. The opinion addresses warrantless searches and trespassing claims.

Henry C. Sama v. Ethan Carswell - Case Withdrawn

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal in the case of Henry C. Sama v. Ethan Carswell. Jurisdiction has been released back to the trial court upon receipt of the order.

Rodney Devel Harris v. Anya Renee Grant-Malcolm - Court of Appeals of Georgia

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part a trial court's order in the case of Rodney Devel Harris v. Anya Renee Grant-Malcolm. The appellate court found that the trial court erred in preventing the defendant from arguing that damages should be fair to both parties and in denying the defendant's request to charge the jury on this principle. The court also reversed the denial of the defendant's motion for summary judgment on the claim for bad-faith attorney fees.